If you've been seeing my many facebook posts re: the magic healing powers of turmeric, then you will know that my foot injury was almost all good within just THREE days after my fall. If not, then let me repeat that: it was all fixed in just THREE days. Due to turmeric and its amazingly potent anti-inflammatory properties (good bye Ibuprofen!). It's also an: antioxidant, antiviral, anticarcinogen, and antidepressant, to name just a few of its numerous benefits. I just can't get enough of it! It's wonderful to note too, that, so many people have come up to me and asked what the go is with turmeric or how to make the famous Turmeric Tea (or Golden Milk) that cured my foot. Word is quickly getting around about how amazing turmeric is and I am thrilled!!
You can imagine how thrilled I was also, that I was able to be back running again in not too much time at all (I actually had a bit of patience and waited 6 whole days before going on a gentle test run, but did some strength training and a cycle class in the interim). This has led to me not only being able to take part in the Lake Macquarie Half Marathon this morning, but to me getting a much better result than I thought I'd be able to: I completed the half in 1:39 this morning, when I assumed my time would be closer to 1:45-1:50, having not been doing any speed work or 'proper' training lately (other than my usual weekly runs, and long run plus a bit of hill running). This is even more exciting for me, as I even had to stop pretty early on and sit down until a very annoying, intense pain went away (the same thing happened just after the start of the Great Wall of China half marathon in 2013, but I went on to win that race! So, it's a strange thing with the intense pain - lasts around 3-4 minutes and then is gone as quickly as it starts, weird...). So, after that I felt like I was trying to catch up to where I would have been had I not had to stop at the 3 km mark. But it seemed, no harm done, and I finished in a great time (for me anyway). It felt good to be trying to run fast again! Here is me with the obligatory, post-race selfie complete with medal:
You can imagine how thrilled I was also, that I was able to be back running again in not too much time at all (I actually had a bit of patience and waited 6 whole days before going on a gentle test run, but did some strength training and a cycle class in the interim). This has led to me not only being able to take part in the Lake Macquarie Half Marathon this morning, but to me getting a much better result than I thought I'd be able to: I completed the half in 1:39 this morning, when I assumed my time would be closer to 1:45-1:50, having not been doing any speed work or 'proper' training lately (other than my usual weekly runs, and long run plus a bit of hill running). This is even more exciting for me, as I even had to stop pretty early on and sit down until a very annoying, intense pain went away (the same thing happened just after the start of the Great Wall of China half marathon in 2013, but I went on to win that race! So, it's a strange thing with the intense pain - lasts around 3-4 minutes and then is gone as quickly as it starts, weird...). So, after that I felt like I was trying to catch up to where I would have been had I not had to stop at the 3 km mark. But it seemed, no harm done, and I finished in a great time (for me anyway). It felt good to be trying to run fast again! Here is me with the obligatory, post-race selfie complete with medal:
I saw a client of mine out there on the course (way ahead of me!) as it looped back on itself (it was a repeated out-and-back course) who also smashed his own goal today!! He was looking so fast and strong: disciplined/hardcore training and good nutrition is clearly paying off! I am so pumped for him, and excited to be a part of his team.
Such a beautiful course too. Pretty much flat the whole way and such beautiful surroundings. Here are a few shots taken the day before the race, oh and my PRE-race selfie too, or attempt of:
Such a beautiful course too. Pretty much flat the whole way and such beautiful surroundings. Here are a few shots taken the day before the race, oh and my PRE-race selfie too, or attempt of:
Be it that I have just run a race (and not taken my usual slow Sunday long run at my own, slightly slower pace) I would have expected my legs to be feeling a little bit sore or tight, but so far, so good. Not that I'm knocking that, of course. It did seem uncanny timing though, that the running mag I bought yesterday (bit of extra pre-race motivation!) featured this article on the top 3 foods for muscle soreness:
It's probably too hard to read from that picture, but the 'top 3' foods (according to this magazine article) are: salmon (for the omega 3s and protein), eggs (for the protein and important vitamins and minerals), and tart cherry juice (for the anthocyanins - which will help relieve weakness, inflammation and cellular damage). I would like to add to this list: turmeric (for its anti-inflammatory properties, amongst other things) and any food rich in magnesium (to relieve muscle weakness/soreness), such as chocolate (yes, really!) or dark, green leafy veg. Two out of their three ain't bad then, as I feasted on a delicious eggs Florentine (poached eggs on 2x sourdough, with baby spinach, smoked salmon, and tomato) after the race this morning, just across the road from the lake. Not a bad spot for not a bad brekkie!
Now, next up on the running agenda, is the Sydney Half Marathon in 3 weeks time, which will see me and a few other runners (thousands of??) crossing the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Can't wait for that one! In the meantime, you'll probably find me sipping on a turmeric tea.
Have a great weekend one and all! Enjoy it, wherever you may be. Until next time. Yours, Lou. :)
Have a great weekend one and all! Enjoy it, wherever you may be. Until next time. Yours, Lou. :)
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